Patrick Stewart Dies at 86 After a Six-Decade Acting Legacy
Updated 20:02 29 Oct 2026 GMTPublished 19:49 29 Oct 2026 GMT
Stewart has been announced to have died after a 'brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia'
Patrick Stewart has died at 86, passing away at his home in LA yesterday, 28 October. A statement on the actor's Instagram has called for donations to be made to Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources in lieu of flowers.
The X-Men and Star-Trek star was one of the most beloved actors of his generation, appearing in some of the biggest franchises in TV and film history whilst also regularly appearing on the stage.
He has been married to American singer/songwriter Sunny Ozell since 2013 and leaves behind two children. His death was announced by The Hollywood Reporter via a representative for the late actor.
Stewart's final on-screen role will be his return to playing Charles Xavier for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, his ninth time in the role.
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Patrick Stewart died at 86 after a 'brief' journey with Alzheimers and Dementia (Paul Harris/Getty Images)
A statement posted to his Instagram said: "We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all.
"We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace. A son of Mirfield in the West Riding of Yorkshire, he travelled from the Royal Shakespeare Company to an equally acclaimed career spanning six decades on Broadway, the silver screen and television.
"His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre. He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction’s most iconic final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise.
"His professional accomplishments were humbly matched by his philanthropy and activism on behalf of human rights, survivors of domestic violence, global refugees, veterans’ mental health services, and animal welfare, particularly his cherished foster pitties.
"He was a Knight, Chancellor, motor sport enthusiast, and lifelong Huddersfield Football fan. He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role - in his art and life."
The statement ended with a quote from his memoir, saying: "Like me, Jean-Luc [Picard] has lived an unusual life that has taken him far beyond the bounds of normal human experience. But he is also someone who has remained true to his earthbound roots, for they are what gave him his identity. In the end, he feels the call of home, as do I.”
A statement from Marvel announcing his death also said: "Sir Patrick Stewart leaves behind an indelible cultural footprint and legacy. Marvel Studios extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world."
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